Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
452829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Triana & Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 17: 343 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452161



Common Names

  • Melochia mollis
  • Soft Melochia
  • Soft False Cotton


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Synonyms

  • Visenia mollis (Kunth) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Mougeotia mollis Kunth [unknown]
  • Riedlea mollis (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Melochia globifera Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Riedlea multiflora C.Presl [unknown]
  • Anamorpha melochioides Triana & H.Karst. [unknown]

Description

Melochia mollis (also called Soft Melochia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, native to tropical America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melochia mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melochia mollis has white flowers with yellow centres, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melochia mollis is a rhizomatous perennial that is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and is best grown in a greenhouse or in a sheltered spot outdoors. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings may not come true to type.

Where to Find Melochia mollis

Melochia mollis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in moist, shaded areas such as rainforests and can be purchased from online nurseries.

Melochia mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melochia mollis?

Melochia mollis

What is the common name of Melochia mollis?

Soft Melochia

What is the natural habitat of Melochia mollis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Melochia genus

Melochia villosa, Melochia manducata, Melochia makateaensis, Melochia lupulina, Melochia longidentata, Melochia kerriifolia, Melochia hermannioides, Melochia hassleriana, Melochia graminifolia, Melochia nudiflora, Melochia nodiflora, Melochia mollipila, Melochia melissifolia, Melochia mollis, Melochia caracasana, Melochia arenosa, Melochia bissei, Melochia crenata, Melochia corchorifolia, Melochia urticifolia, Melochia ulmifolia, Melochia pyramidata, Melochia pulverulenta, Melochia pterocarpa, Melochia pilosa, Melochia parvifolia, Melochia parhamii, Melochia tomentosa, Melochia sergipana, Melochia trujilloi, Melochia longebracteolata, Melochia betsiliensis, Melochia anomala, Melochia argentina, Melochia betonicifolia, Melochia chamaedrys, Melochia illicioides, Melochia lanata, Melochia lanceolata, Melochia simplex, Melochia splendens, Melochia tomentella, Melochia leucantha, Melochia peruviana, Melochia bernoulliana, Melochia goldbergii, Melochia morongii, Melochia thymifolia, Melochia speciosa, Melochia canescens,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2508556: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.